safe haven
Saturday, May 31
My sister has a way of capturing exactly how I feel when I wear Haven Well Within. Most of the photos here are hers, taken in Anguilla not too long ago, and they reflect the same feeling the clothes give me: grounded, at ease, a kind of effortless calm. The clothes seriously feel like a deep exhale. Nothing forced, nothing extra. Take for example: the linen halter dress, above, the gauze blouse and the open stitch pullover, below. One photo (the one of me) clearly isn’t hers—but I included it because when I’m in these clothes--the one-shoulder suit and sarong---I transition into a serene world she frames so beautifully. See the summer collection here.
maycember milieu
Friday, May 30
A sure sign of a good party is almost no photos, and that's exactly why I am sharing this random one from last night's Le Catch x Clare V celebration chez moi! I can also share with you what we all talked about: Maycember and the end-of-school-year marathon of events and milestones, Sirens and Pulse, my new favorite miracle serum (I swear, it works!), Staci Woo's amazing Palisades sweatshirts (see my IG Stories), fringe and more fringe (here, here, and here, below), The Knicks (yay for winning!), the sumptuousness of Guest in Residence (as seen on Candace Nelson last night), and the festive but still practical nature of my TWP blouse and my Thatch Jewelry heart that everyone understandably wants for $100, above. Happy Last Weekend in May!
plus c'est plus
Thursday, May 29
It’s here!! My tenth LE CATCH x Clare V collab just launched today—and it might be the most fun yet. This one celebrates the “more is more” spirit of summer: playful, bold, and sun-drenched with a much-needed dose of whimsy. Think Santa Monica Canyon meets vintage Côte d’Azur with all that effortless California ease we love so much--and a whole lot of saying yes! The two bags--a woven leather tote, above, and a fringed leather and canvas bucket bag, below--plus straps, a bag charm, cap and bandana all channel that kick-back-and-relax vibe that defines the best kind of summer days. We’ve come a long way since our first collab, and if you’ve been collecting since drop one, you know each edition tells a story—and they always go fast! Please check out the collection here! I can't wait for you to see it!
Photos: Coliena Rentmeester
shine time
Thursday, May 29
Sparkling with Chanel vibes.
1. Magda Burtrym top, $485, mytheresa.com
2. Frame jeans, $375, mytheresa.com
3. Philosophy di Lorenzo Serafini trench coat, $1045, theoutnet.com
4. Nine West ballet flats, $59, nordstrom.com
summer polka
Wednesday, May 28
One day closer to summer, one more summer dress calling my name.
1. Zara dress, $99, zara.com
2. Poppy and Pout Dark Lip Tint, $14, havenwellwithin.com
3. Lemaire silver and gold earrings, $198, ssense.com
4. Coach bag pear and mushroom bag charms, $95, coach.com
5. Aeyde leather sandals, $295, netaporter.com
Bucket Bagging
Wednesday, May 28
The bucket bag to take on this summer's bucket-list trips.
1. Gabriela Hearst fringed silk maxi dress, $4720, modaoperandi.com
2. Haven Well Within striped raffia hat, $88, havenwellwithin.com
3. Dehiya Face Cleanser, $38, modaoperandi.com
4. Call It By Your Name bucket bag, $180, netaporter.com
5. Ancient Greek Sandals crystal sandals, $340, ancientgreeksandals.com
Flip Flopping
Wednesday, May 28
Every summer weekend calls for stepping out in flip flops. But this year, let them be colorful—a hue to match every mood, every outfit, every sun-drenched plan. I basically lived in flip flops in Mallorca (yes, I got blisters—but I’m blaming the record heat and the 12,000 steps a day, not the sandals). Back in LA, I’m rotating between three MVPs--on weekdays too! I actually bought a pair of chocolate brown Havianasin Palma, because of said blisters, and they feel like cushions on my feet (and the color is a little unexpected but still super versatile). I also love these green jelly options from Ancient Greek Sandals(actually all the colors are spot-on perfection). And these new faves I just discovered on Amazon (a dupe of The Row) give my feet/outfit a vibe shift too!
gracias
Wednesday, May 28
I wasn’t exactly on the guest list at Delphine—just planning to sprawl out on a chaise at the music-thumping beach club when a guest at a long, sun-drenched table waved me over. The host, a Dallas-based designer with LA roots, turned out to be someone I knew. It was her husband's birthday and everyone was festively dressed to the nines in Valentino, La Double J, and Missoni. And there I was in H&M, uninvited, under-$100 dressed—and yet I was warmly welcomed and showered with compliments on my outfit. So, consider this a thank-you note to my host and her friends, one filled with my current favorites from H&M’s new summer drop that will surely sell out by the time another beach club lunch rolls around. These pieces--the fringed dress, above, sandals, crochet tunic, tie-dye mini, cactus-shaped bag, and draped dress--look three times their price and play nicely with a tan, a spritz, and even a surprise invite.
show time
Tuesday, May 27
Colorful beaded necklaces aren't just accessories this summer--they're the main event. Wear them solo or layered with sunlit, unabashed confidence--with everything. Yes, even a swimsuit. I'm going to show up in these bold beauties from Anni Lu, above, Elizabeth Cole (never taking this off!), Dries Van Noten (I mean, wow!), Brinker & Eliza (only one left!), Madewell (also this), Chan Luu, Mango (last pic), Oiya, and Adina Reyter.
good shoulder
Tuesday, May 27
I'll be binge-wearing this summer drama.
1. Banana Republic dress, $210, bananarepublic.com
2. Madewell earrings, $54, madewell.com
3. Innbeauty Project Lip Oil in Fruit Punch, $18, innbeautyproject.com
4. Loewe leather clutch, $3750, bergdorfgoodman.com
5. Madewell platform clog sandals, $198, madewell.com